Maria Regina Martyrum, Memorial Catholic church in Charlottenburg-Nord, Germany
Maria Regina Martyrum is a memorial church made of concrete in Charlottenburg-Nord featuring a 25-meter bell tower and large windows that allow soft indirect daylight to enter the interior. A bronze Pietà sculpture by Fritz Koenig sits in the undercroft, creating a space for quiet observation.
The church was built between 1960 and 1963 by architects Hans Schädel and Friedrich Ebert as a memorial to victims of Nazi persecution from 1933 to 1945. A Carmelite monastery was established next to it in 1982 to support ongoing remembrance activities.
The church is named after the Queen of Martyrs and serves as a gathering place where visitors reflect on those persecuted for their faith. The space carries deep meaning for people seeking to honor religious victims through quiet contemplation.
The church is open during daytime hours and can be visited for quiet reflection before the evening liturgy begins. A small shop at the adjacent monastery sells Christian books and candles if you wish to bring an offering.
The adjoining Carmelite community maintains continuous prayer for persecution victims and global peace since the monastery opened. Many visitors come to experience this ongoing spiritual practice that gives the place its living meaning.
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